Himalayan Sherpa Cuisine, the well-loved Himalayan and Nepali restaurant at 795 Carlsbad Village Drive in the heart of Carlsbad Village, has been downgraded following a recent inspection by San Diego County’s Department of Environmental Health and Quality. The restaurant—known for its momos, stews, and a service style that’s earned it a loyal following and strong online reviews—remains open while it addresses the county’s required corrections.
County inspection reports are the yardstick by which diners across San Diego County gauge food safety, and a downgrade signals that inspectors identified issues significant enough to lower the posted letter grade until remedies are verified. While specific line-item violations from the most recent inspection were not immediately available at publication time, downgrades typically relate to risk factors such as temperature control, cross-contamination prevention, sanitation practices, or facility maintenance. The county generally requires swift corrective action and a reinspection before a grade can be restored.
Why this matters
Carlsbad Village is one of North County’s highest-traffic dining districts, and Himalayan Sherpa Cuisine is among its most talked-about spots online. A downgrade at a popular restaurant not only affects customer confidence in the short term but also serves as a reminder that even fan favorites are held to the same rigorous, countywide standards. For diners, it underscores the value of checking the posted grade card at the entrance and consulting the county’s public database for the latest inspection status before deciding where to eat.
For the restaurant, the path forward is straightforward but urgent: correct the cited issues, document the fixes, and pass reinspection to regain the higher grade that regulars have come to expect. Many facilities recover quickly after a downgrade—sometimes in a matter of days—once corrective actions are verified.
We’ve asked the restaurant for comment and will update this story as more inspection details become available. In the meantime, locals can follow the official Food Facility Inspection Results portal maintained by San Diego County DEHQ for the most current information on Himalayan Sherpa Cuisine’s status and any forthcoming reinspection results.
